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In the turbulent years leading up to the First World War, Malcolm Hay, an aspiring engineer for the Ukrainian-English Oil Company, finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue and power plays in the heart of Russia.
Amidst the glittering salons of London and the dangerous streets of Kiev, Malcolm crosses paths with the alluring Grand-Duchess Irene Yaroslav. She becomes a pawn in a ruthless game orchestrated by the ambitious Russian prince,...
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An excellent crime novel which contains a cunning villain, love, revenge and locked room murder by the master of British thrillers. The hero John Lexman, is a mystery writer, like the author himself, and is married to a lovely woman who hides a secret. The Greek aristocrat, Remington Kara is stunningly handsome and immensely rich and he nurses an unrequited passion for Lexman's wife. When Lexman gets himself into financial problems with an Albanian...
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The Four Just Men (1905) is a political thriller by Edgar Wallace. The book that launched Wallace's career as one of England's leading popular fiction writers, The Four Just Men was released in conjunction with a newspaper competition allowing readers to guess the truth behind the unsolved mystery at the end of the novel. Like many of Wallace's stories and novels, The Four Just Men was adapted into a silent film in 1921 before being made into a popular...
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To save herself from debtor's prison, a girl agrees to marry a convicted killer When her father died, Lydia lost her closest friend in the world and inherited a mountain of debt. Though she works tirelessly, she doubts she will ever be able to pay it all off. She is near despair when a lawyer comes to her with a most unusual proposal that could save her finances-and cost her life. The lawyer's client is James Meredith, a wealthy young man who has...
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"The Green Rust" by Edgar Wallace is a gripping tale of international intrigue and scientific conspiracy. As Dr. van Heerden unravels a sinister plot involving a deadly chemical, the narrative unfolds with suspense and espionage. Wallace weaves a story of danger, moral dilemmas, and the race to prevent catastrophe. The novel explores the darker aspects of scientific advancements, delving into the consequences of unchecked ambition. With vivid characters...
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Mais o donc a disparu Oscar Trevor? Les lettres de ce grand voyageur, expédiées des quatre coins du monde, ne parviennent plus à ses avoués. Serait-il devenu fou ? Enfin, sa nièce, Gwendda, reçoit une lettre inquiétante : derrière son contenu banal et rassurant, un appel au secours codé qu'elle seule peut déchiffrer. La jeune journaliste américaine se rend donc à Londres, d'o provient l'appel de son oncle. Mais à Londres, rien n'est facile...
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Gregory « le coco » est retrouvé dans un ruisseau, assassiné. Ne faisait-il pas partie, comme Crew « l'aristo », Pinto Silva, Lollie Marsh ou Selby, de la bande du Colonel Dan Boundary ? Aurait-il trahit les « associés » de cette bande qui achète à vil prix les biens de personnes dont ils ont découvert une vulnérabilité ? Car ils sont prudents et cela fait trois ans que Stafford King met toute son énergie, en vain, à trouver un moyen...
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"Jack O' Judgment" by Edgar Wallace is a thrilling mystery where a masked vigilante dispenses justice in a crime-ridden city. As Chief Inspector Kerry investigates, the narrative unfolds with suspense, moral complexities, and unexpected revelations. Wallace weaves a tale of crime, retribution, and the pursuit of justice. The enigmatic Jack O' Judgment challenges conventional notions, exposing the underbelly of societal corruption. With a blend of...
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When Malcolm Hay, a young British engineer, is sent to work for a Ukrainian-English oil company right before the first World War, he becomes a unique spectator of the political tensions of the time. After he befriends Kensky, a wealthy, elderly, Jewish-Russian man, and Grand-Duchess Irene Yaroslav, his life is changed by the gift Kensky has entrusted him with The Book of All-Power.
The book, which is said to be able to make any man do the holder's...
10) The Man Who Knew
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"The Man Who Knew" by Edgar Wallace unfolds a suspenseful narrative as Robert Vane, a man with an uncanny knowledge of crime, becomes embroiled in a perilous plot. Wallace weaves a tale of intrigue, blending crime, romance, and unexpected alliances. Vane's mysterious abilities make him a target, and the story takes readers on a thrilling journey through the criminal underworld. With plot twists and gripping suspense, the novel explores the consequences...
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In their second explosive adventure, the Four Just Men must sacrifice one of their own Her rise through the ranks of the Red Hundred was swift and inexorable. From scraps of conversation overheard in her father's kitchen, she crafted speeches that brought men to tears. When the time came for bloodshed, she did not hesitate-generals and princes died by her hand. As her beauty grew, so did her influence. Now the Woman of Gratz and the anarchist horde...
12) The Secret House
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"The Secret House" by Edgar Wallace is a thrilling mystery where a man inherits an enigmatic house harboring dark secrets. As he unravels its mysteries, he becomes entangled in espionage and peril. Wallace's narrative weaves suspense, espionage, and unexpected revelations, exploring the thin line between trust and betrayal. The secret house becomes a symbol of intrigue, drawing readers into a labyrinth of conspiracies. With vivid characters and gripping...
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I am an ex-convict, and have, spent twenty-five years in prison. This is the only honest way of making a living, which does not bore me stiff. The spirit of adventure is never stronger in a man than on the day he is, released from prison. The theory that prison crushes a man's spirit is all bunkum. One of the first things I did when I came out of prison was to look round for a nice genteel way of swindling the public. I came out of prison with the...
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In the midst of an epidemic, Commissioner Sanders hears of a local woman with a remarkable gift that could transcend the limits of modern medicine. He, along with his trusted advisors, examine a series of miraculous cases tied to this extraordinary figure. In The Keepers of the King's Peace, Sanders embraces the unknown encountering new and surprising obstacles.
Within the Belgian Congo, stories of a woman healer called M'lama are spreading among...
15) Bones in London
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From the coast of West Africa to the streets of Europe, the peculiar Augustus "Bones" Tibbetts is unknowingly pulled into various financial plots and schemes. As part of Edgar Wallace's Sanders of the River collection, Bones in London follows the endearing military man as he haplessly juggles business and politics.
Augustus Tibbetts, also known as Bones, has left the coast of Africa for the bustling streets of England. As the new managing director...
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"The Duke in the Suburbs" by Edgar Wallace is a humorous exploration of aristocracy clashing with suburban life. When a duke disguises himself as a commoner, chaos ensues. Wallace weaves a comedic narrative of mistaken identities, social satire, and romance. The story navigates through the absurdities of class distinctions and societal expectations, providing a light-hearted commentary on the clash between tradition and modernity. With wit and charm,...
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When Inspector Holt is called in to investigate the mysterious death of Gordon Stuart he discovers that there have been a series of deaths involving wealthy men in London recently. With little to go, Holt attempts to make a connection between these deaths. Little does he know that danger and romance await him.
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If you like a villain to be a proper villain then Oberzhon is the genuine article. What a villain! What an adventure! There are crimes for, which no punishment is adequate, offences that the written law cannot efface. When conventional justice fails, The Three Just Men employ their great intellect and cunning. They use their own methods, carry out their own verdicts, which the police were unable or unwilling to carry out. There can be no compromise....
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Mr. Justice Maxell' is a thriller novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace. Like several of his books it is partly set in Morocco, where Wallace had previously worked as journalist. It follows a man who is seeking revenge after being put away by the judge who he previously considered his friend.
20) The Avenger
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Excerpt: "Captain Mike Brixan had certain mild and innocent superstitions. He believed, for example, that if he saw a green crow in a field he would certainly see another green crow before the day was out. And when, at the bookstand on Aix la Chapelle station, he saw and purchased a dime novel that was comprehensively intituled "Only an Extra, or the Pride of Hollywood," he was less concerned as to how this thrilling and dog-eared romance came to...
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